Bradley could be an option once the team's pitching gets through the next few days. "I think we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves because of the need for a pitcher right now," manager John Farrell told WEEI. "So as we reshuffle or maybe rebalance our roster, other names will start to come into the mix."

Bradley has hit .322/.420/.458 in 59 at-bats at Triple-A this season.

We know the Blue Jays' right-hander has great stuff, and we've seen him put it to good use at times. But that stuff, while as good as ever, isn't getting the same results this year. And because he has never maintained his best self over a full season before, we can't assume he'll eventually come around.

Obviously, you can't start him right now, which is why I've dropped him to 46th in my starting pitcher rankings, but as much as you have invested in him and as good as you know he can be, I wouldn't recommend dropping him. You'd hate to have him rebound with ace numbers for somebody else.

Adams threw live batting practice Friday and had no problems with his back, so the team will have him skip the minors.

"While he was a little rusty at not having thrown in several days, he physically felt fine," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said in a statement, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.  

Johnson is 1-2 with a 5.49 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings at Triple-A.

Bundy is not expected to begin throwing until mid-June because his arm needs six weeks of rest after the injection, which he received April 29.

Soon after the Tigers called up Valverde from his hurried minor-league tuneup in April, manager Jim Leyland said he wouldn't use him three days in a row, but apparently Valverde has received enough work that it won't be a problem.

True, the Tigers have already said Valverde won't pitch Friday, but few closers get to work four days in a row. At least now you don't have to worry about him missing save opportunities that most every other closer would likely get. Pitching for a competitive Tigers team, Valverde is looking more and more like a true No. 2 reliever in Fantasy.

Youkilis has been out for about a month with a back injury. If his back holds up, he is expected to return to the Yankees in about a week.